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I believe there is a way to tap the power of the rear view mirrior but for me I have hardwired two radar detectors into my Convertible I used thishttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details and a direct wire kit. I did a 9500ix with the direct wire. The kits are avalible on ebay for around $10 you may also want to look into a concealed display and Savvy for the V1. Accessories that some users like to have with their V1.

And yours is mounted next to the mirror? I kind of prefer it to be at the bottom of the windshield.

from what i have read, middle of the windshield is perfect... looking at mine, the rear detector should have a clear view back, so not too high where the mirror is blocking it... about half way down will give you perfect clearance, and it isn't very obstructive on your view either... kinda blends in with the mirror for me

I ran a CAT-5 up the pillar and exited it at the side of the overhead light housing. I clip the detector to the visor when I use it. Have the remote mod velcro'd to the middle of the gauge cluster, with the CAT 5 coming up from behind the steering shaft cover. When I leave the car, I remove both, and have only about 2" of CAT 5 visible. Hard to see from the outside.

I bought the glovebox flashlight adapter from the dealer for $15. Plugged the cig adapter into that and tucked the one wire up the A pillar with a spoon (didn't remove it) and the other wire to the consealed display in the ash tray.

You just have to remember to turn the power off of the unit when you exit the vehicle. I use my radar detector about 20% of the time I drive so not much of an issue for me. Hearing all those beeps on the street when there is no way for me to speed is annoying.

I've wondered if anyone's ever mounted one in the passenger seat headrest. With our roll bar rear headrests, they won't go there (although there's a piece of plastic backing in there that might not be too hard to butcher. I was looking at that yesterday.